Wako University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4566 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1572 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #305 of 719 | In Japan |
| #4 of 5 | In Machida |
| #3398 of 6,045 | For Genetics |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.wako.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 47%*
* Wako University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
Research profile
Wako University has published 696 scientific papers with 16,707 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Wako University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 26 |
| 1994 | 3 | 21 |
| 1995 | 3 | 43 |
| 1996 | 2 | 27 |
| 1997 | 0 | 26 |
| 1998 | 3 | 30 |
| 1999 | 2 | 29 |
| 2000 | 2 | 40 |
| 2001 | 5 | 42 |
| 2002 | 10 | 59 |
| 2003 | 9 | 72 |
| 2004 | 11 | 178 |
| 2005 | 20 | 224 |
| 2006 | 31 | 422 |
| 2007 | 25 | 617 |
| 2008 | 22 | 700 |
| 2009 | 19 | 872 |
| 2010 | 11 | 794 |
| 2011 | 17 | 844 |
| 2012 | 15 | 764 |
| 2013 | 10 | 800 |
| 2014 | 16 | 789 |
| 2015 | 15 | 720 |
| 2016 | 19 | 673 |
| 2017 | 15 | 697 |
| 2018 | 22 | 705 |
| 2019 | 25 | 757 |
| 2020 | 56 | 923 |
| 2021 | 49 | 1038 |
| 2022 | 43 | 942 |
| 2023 | 70 | 845 |
| 2024 | 64 | 822 |
| 2025 | 29 | 732 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Wako University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gakushi | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Economics, Education, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Cultural Studies, Psychology, Social Studies |
Notable alumni
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Anne Suzuki
- Occupations
- actorchild actorseiyū
- Biography
-
Anne Suzuki is a Japanese actress.
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Huwie Ishizaki
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 42)
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
-
Huwie Ishizaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He began writing and performing when he was in middle school and later became the vocalist of the band Astrocoast. In 2012, at the age of 26, he became a solo artist after being persuaded to by the music producer Akira Sudo; he debuted in July 2012 with his mini album Dai-san Wakusei Kōkyōkyoku. As of March 2025, he has released six full albums. He charted on Billboard Japan's Hot Lyricist and Composer in November 2021.
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Hitoshi Iwaaki
- Occupations
- visual artistmangaka
- Biography
-
Hitoshi Iwaaki is a Japanese manga artist, whose works include the science-fiction/horror series Parasyte.
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Cheng Yonghua
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Cheng Yonghua is a Chinese diplomat who served as Ambassador to Japan from 2010 to 2019.
Wako University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics and Business Management | Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Media Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Human Sciences | Education, Psychology, Sociology, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Representational Studies | Cultural Studies, Fine Arts |
| School : Graduate Studies | Cultural Studies, Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | 和光大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | Freedom and Individuality |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2160 Kanai-cho Machida-shi, Tokyo, 195-8585 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 434,000 |